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Deals of the Hour / October 9, 2010, 5:41 am

NYT: Adobe, Microsoft executives discussed sale of Adobe to Microsoft

The chief executives of software makers Adobe Systems and Microsoft discussed the possibility of Microsoft acquiring Adobe to take on Apple in the mobile-phone market, according to a report by the New York Times. Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer and Adobe CEO ... (Source: Reuters 2010-10-07T21:45:46Z)

AP Top Kansas News at 5:45 a.m. CDT

TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Candidates for Kansas secretary of state are taking their sharp disagreement about the threat posed by election fraud into their first debate Saturday evening. Democratic incumbent Chris Biggs hopes voters keep him in office after he ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-10-09T10:44:50Z)

Francisco Rodriguez appears in court

NEW YORK -- An attorney for Francisco Rodriguez says he hopes to have a plea deal in place for the New York Mets closer by his next scheduled court date next month. "I really can't comment except to say we're engaged in plea negotiations," Christopher ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-10-07T14:14:48Z)

Minnesota Vikings and Randy Moss—Deja Vu All Over Again

Randy Moss comes to the Minnesota Vikings with a chip on his shoulder—again. In 1998, due to a history of off the field issues, Moss dropped in the draft. Moss, who originally signed a letter of intent to play with Notre Dame, was denied enrollment after ... (Source: Bleacherreport.com 2010-10-09T12:25:03Z)

'For sale' sign posted outside closed clinic of murdered Kan. late-term abortion doctor

WICHITA, Kan. (AP) — A "for sale" sign has been posted outside the Kansas medical clinic formerly operated by murdered abortion provider Dr. George Tiller . Tiller was among the few late-term abortion providers in the U.S. before he was fatally shot in ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-10-08T13:02:02Z)

Report: Patriots trade Randy Moss to Vikings

MINNEAPOLIS The New England Patriots traded star wide receiver Randy Moss to his original team, the Minnesota Vikings, this morning for a third-round pick, a person with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press. The person spoke on condition of ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-10-06T14:08:50Z)

Nathan Deal's steady career leads to GOP bid

Elissa Eubanks, eeubanks@ajc.com Throughout his career, Deal, 68, has been the kind of cautious candidate who relies on a steady string of hits to score runs, rather than swinging for the fences. He casts himself as a proven leader and a consensus builder ... (Source: Atlanta Journal Constitution 2010-09-27T13:15:05Z)

Kurds: Deal closer on settling Iraq's political limbo

BAGHDAD - Iraqi political leaders took a step closer Friday to unsnarling the nation's seven-month political gridlock, according to a Kurdish negotiator who cited a tentative deal that would keep Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki in power. The possible ... (Source: Philadelphia Daily News 2010-10-09T07:02:56Z)

Adobe's stock drops as Microsoft deal speculation ebbs

Adobe Systems shares Friday gave up part of Thursday's surge as speculation dimmmed that the company may be bought by Microsoft. Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer recently met with Adobe CEO Shantanu Narayen to discuss closer collaboration, The New York Times ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-10-09T03:56:49Z)

China's CNOOC to buy 2.6 million tons of liquefied natural gas from France's GDP Suez

SHANGHAI (AP) — Chinese offshore oil and gas company CNOOC agreed Saturday to buy 2.6 million tons of liquefied natural gas from French utility GDF Suez SA. The deal, signed in Shanghai with CNOOC's wholly owned CNOOC Gas and Power Group, calls for ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-10-09T10:16:12Z)

Francisco Rodriguez seeking plea

NEW YORK -- An attorney for Francisco Rodriguez says he hopes to have a plea deal in place for the New York Mets closer by Nov. 10, his next scheduled court date. "I really can't comment except to say we're engaged in plea negotiations," Christopher Booth ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-10-07T15:55:01Z)

Coalition deal floated in Iraq

Officials from the Sunni-backed slate that won the most votes in Iraq's parliamentary election said that they might support letting Shiite Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki keep his job if their top candidate is sworn in as president with expanded powers ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-10-05T00:33:58Z)

BREAKING: ALAN HEVESI PLEADS GUILTY TO FELONY CORRUPTION

Disgraced former state Controller Alan Hevesi pleaded guilty this morning to a felony corruption charge for his role in a massive pay-to-play scandal in his office. In a plea deal with the state Attorney General's Office, Hevesi admitted to accepting ... (Source: New York Daily News 2010-10-07T16:23:39Z)

Adobe Pares Gains as Microsoft Deal Speculation Ebbs

(Updates share price in sixth paragraph.) Oct. 8 (Bloomberg) -- Adobe Systems Inc. shares gave up part of yesterday's surge as speculation diminished that the company may be bought by Microsoft Corp. Microsoft Chief Executive Officer Steve Ballmer ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-10-08T20:18:41Z)

Obama hits GOP proposal to cut education spending

Offering voters a reason to keep Democrats in power on Capitol Hill, President Barack Obama says Republicans would cut education spending and put the country's economic future at risk if they had their way. A quality education is paramount, Obama said. He ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-10-09T10:16:12Z)

Murdered Kan. abortion doctor's clinic for sale

WICHITA, Kan. - A "for sale" sign has been posted outside the Kansas medical clinic formerly operated by murdered abortion provider Dr. George Tiller. Tiller was among the few late-term abortion providers in the U.S. before he was fatally shot in his ... (Source: AZCentral.com 2010-10-08T01:34:50Z)

China's CNOOC signs LNG deal with GDF Suez

Chinese offshore oil and gas company CNOOC agreed Saturday to buy 2.6 million tons of liquefied natural gas from French utility GDF Suez SA. The deal, signed in Shanghai with CNOOC's wholly owned CNOOC Gas and Power Group, calls for France's partially ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-10-09T10:16:12Z)

GDF confirms LNG deal with China's CNOOC

SHANGHAI Oct 9 (Reuters) - France's GDF Suez (GSZ.PA) said on Saturday it has inked an agreement with China National Offshore Oil Corp (CNOOC) to sell 2.6 million tonnes of liquefied natural gas (LNG), confirming earlier reports. GDF will sell a total of ... (Source: Reuters India 2010-10-09T09:11:47Z)

What's the Deal? Travel deals of the week

www.thewestbayclub.com . To mark its 25th anniversary, the Ritz-Carlton in Naples, Fla., has a 25 Silver Rooms special rate : Coastal view rooms are $125 per night, down from about $320. Add $13 per night in taxes. Stay Nov. 28-Dec. 22. Maximum length of ... (Source: Washington Post 2010-10-08T21:15:57Z)

K-Rod makes 'pitch' to DA

As the Mets try to wiggle out of a contract with Francisco Rodriguez, the pitcher hopes for another deal -- with the Queens district attorney. K-Rod is charged with pummeling his girlfriend's father in August and then sending his estranged paramour 56 text ... (Source: New York Post 2010-10-08T07:04:07Z)

Alan Hevesi pleads guilty to public corruption charge

ALBANY — Former state Comptroller Alan Hevesi pleaded guilty Thursday to a felony public corruption charge in a massive pay-to-play scandal involving the state pension fund. In his plea deal, Hevesi, a Democrat, admitted that about $1 million from a ... (Source: Democrat and Chronicle 2010-10-09T00:07:45Z)

Icelandair offers Scots US service

NEW flights from Glasgow to Washington have been announced by Icelandair. The seasonal service will run from 17 May to 13 September 2011. The flights will connect via Reykjavik, allowing passengers the option to stopover in Iceland at no additional cost. (Source: Scotsman 2010-10-07T22:57:21Z)

Person familiar with situation tells AP: Patriots and Vikings discussing deal for Randy Moss

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The New England Patriots and Vikings are discussing a trade that would bring star receiver Randy Moss back to Minnesota. A league source spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity on Tuesday night because he was not ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-10-06T02:55:57Z)

Hevesi pleads guilty to felony linked to pension fund

ALBANY — Former state Comptroller Alan Hevesi pleaded guilty Thursday to a felony public-corruption charge in a massive pay-to-play scandal involving the state pension fund. In his plea deal, Hevesi, a Democrat, admitted that about $1 million from a ... (Source: Poughkeepsie Journal 2010-10-08T13:44:59Z)

New World Gets Loans From JPMorgan, Citigroup for Bogdanka Bid

New World Resources NV , the largest Czech producer of coking coal, said it has short-term loans to fund its bid for Lubelski Wegiel Bogdanka SA. JPMorgan Chase & Co. Citigroup Inc., and an affiliate of major shareholder BXR Mining BV agreed to lend most ... (Source: Bloomberg 2010-10-05T16:26:01Z)

U.S. Stock-Index Futures Drop; JPMorgan Declines, Alcoa Gains

Oct. 8 (Bloomberg) -- U.S. stock-index futures dropped before a government report that may show unemployment increased in September for a second consecutive month. JPMorgan Chase & Co. led losses among Dow Jones Industrial Average shares in Europe ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-10-08T11:21:49Z)

Kurd: Deal closer on settling Iraq political limbo

A Kurdish political negotiator says his bloc is close to a deal that would give Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki enough parliament seats to keep power and form a new government. It would be a major step in ending Iraq's seven-month political limbo. But it ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-10-09T11:20:38Z)

Icelandair returns, this time to Dulles

Icelandair, which pulled out of BWI/Marshall Airport two years ago, is returning to the Washington market, this time with flights out of Dulles International Airport. Icelandair will begin seasonal service from Dulles to its hometown Reykjavík beginning ... (Source: Washington Business Journal 2010-10-07T14:36:16Z)

RBS Sempra Near Sale Of Power-Trading Book To JPMorgan-Sources

LONDON -(Dow Jones)- Royal Bank of Scotland Group PLC ( RBS ) and Sempra Energy ( SRE ) are nearing the sale of their joint venture's North American gas-and-power trading book to JPMorgan Chase & Co. ( JPM ), people familiar with the deal said Tuesday. The ... (Source: FOXBusiness 2010-10-05T14:52:58Z)

Leubsdorf: Future looks like more GOP, more stalemates

One remarkable aspect of the current midterm campaign is the sense that both parties are already looking past Nov. 2 on the assumption the election will produce a Republican House and a closely divided Senate. That could always change in the next four ... (Source: Erie Times-News 2010-10-09T04:03:58Z)

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